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Common Yarrow

Achillea millefolium, commonly known as yarrow or common yarrow, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. Growing to 1 metre tall, it is characterized by small whitish flowers, a tall stem of fernlike leaves, and a pungent odor.

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Taxonomy

Scientific: Achillea millefolium
Genus: Achillea
Kingdom: Plantae
Hardiness: Zone 3
Habit: herb
Bloom: Early Summer